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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elm Park now displays a small plaque that marks where local soldiers trained during the Civil War to fight against slavery—installed in April 2007 by the Central Mass. Civil War Round Table, it reminds residents of Worcester's historic role in abolition. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forty-two students from 12 local high schools competed in the 19th annual Central Massachusetts Brain Bee on March 29 at UMass Chan, where Shrewsbury High sophomore Shamini Biju won the event and received the Andrew Sheridan Young Neuroscientist Award — qualifying her for the USA National Brain Bee next month. UMass Chan Medical School
- ➤ Rooftop solar panels at Doherty Memorial High School will start supplying power when classes resume in the fall. The city spent $2.9 million on 1,942 panels and is finishing installation as the system—expected to generate 925,000 kilowatt hours annually enough to offset the energy use of about 150 homes—awaits final approval from National Grid. Telegram & Gazette
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Toledo Mud Hens at Worcester Red Sox
4:05-8:05 p.m. — Polar Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting showdown between the Toledo Mud Hens and Worcester Red Sox.
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Through the Listening Glass
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Museum of Worcester — Cost info not provided — Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica.
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Judy Collins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins as she performs timeless folk classics.
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Lunch & Learn: HR Essentials for Startups
12:00 – 1:30 PM — WorcLab Incubator & Coworking space — Free — Gain essential HR insights tailored for startups in an interactive session.
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Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo
Various times — DCU Center — Entry ticket fees apply — Check out the latest innovations in the food industry at this major expo.
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long
4-6 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a lively Broadway-style production featuring favorite sing-along songs from CoComelon.
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Conservatory Spring Reflection 2025
1-2:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of spring in an engaging performance reflecting nature's renewal.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
6-10 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Nekrogoblikon as they bring their high-energy performance to Worcester.
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Monthly Craft, Color, and Chat
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Morse Institute Library — Free entry — Enjoy crafts and connect with an accepting community for socializing and support.
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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
3:30 a.m. — The Mercantile — Cheap tickets available — Experience the stunning artistry of Van Gogh in an immersive setting.
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